Last thursday (6 days ago) I went to the doctor for my first fill 4 weeks post op. I was able to eat anything and everything prior to fill. My doctor decided to be a little aggressive and fill me 4 cc.

He said that I could either tough it out or he could unfill me a little. I decided to tough it out. The restriction was really high the first 2 days and now 6 days later, I am only able to drink liquids and Soups or anything through straw. I tried to eat some fish soft halibut last night and was stuck for almost an hour.

Is this normal? When should I be able to eat salad, or soft fish, etc?

Do I need to get a little taken out? Or does the band loosen in time and I will be able to eat small portions soon?

Thanks in advance!

Monica

Last thursday (6 days ago) I went to the doctor for my first fill 4 weeks post op. I was able to eat anything and everything prior to fill. My doctor decided to be a little aggressive and fill me 4 cc.

He said that I could either tough it out or he could unfill me a little. I decided to tough it out. The restriction was really high the first 2 days and now 6 days later, I am only able to drink liquids and soups or anything through straw. I tried to eat some fish soft halibut last night and was stuck for almost an hour.

Is this normal? When should I be able to eat salad, or soft fish, etc?

Do I need to get a little taken out? Or does the band loosen in time and I will be able to eat small portions soon?

Thanks in advance!

Monica

Sounds like you might be a little too full. You should be able to eat solids. The way my doctor does it, the day of the fill you switch back to liquids. The next day to soft and then back to solids the following day. The swelling should have gone down by now. I just posted somthing about to much restriction. I thought I was doing my body good by toughing it out, but your really not doing yourself any good. The nutrients that your body needs aren't getting it. You won't lose the weight that way. I would definately go back in and ask the doctor to take out a small amount and see if that helps you.

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Honestly - I think you are too tight. Some people do have swelling after a fill. I never have noticed it. My fills didn't "kick in" until about 3-4 weeks after my appointment. If all you can "eat" are liquids for 6 days, then you need some nourishment. It is not good to be too tight and risk doing damage to your stomach. Call the doc and have him take out a little until you can drink water easily. It is better to do fills somewhat gradually. 4cc's is alot for a fill! I've never had more than 2 at a time and even then have had to have some backed out. Don't be miserable, or this experience will be miserable for you. You should enjoy your successes. You want the weight to come off permanently and not fall victim to eating slider foods because they are the only things that will do down. Don't equate restriction with the amount of food you can eat either. When I had a slight unfill, it didn't affect my level of restriction at all, just made it more comfortable to eat, no more reflux, and no more frequent pbing or sliming. Good luck to you!